Bursa starts higher as bargain hunting offsets cautious sentiment (opens original article in a new tab)

Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday as bargain hunting in utilities and telecommunications stocks offset cautious sentiment, with the FBM KLCI rising 1.32 points to 1,683.45.

• Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, with the FBM KLCI rising 1.32 points to 1,683.45.
• Utilities and telecommunications stocks led gains, while market breadth was positive with more gainers than decliners.
• Regional indices ended higher, supported by technology stock buying, and crude palm oil futures remained above RM4,600 per tonne.